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"Because You're Mine" was written by Nicholas Brodszky with lyrics by Sammy Cahn, originating from a 1952 musical film of the same name. Both Mario Lanza and Nat King Cole recorded separate versions released as singles in 1952. Lanza's version reached No. 7 on the US Billboard charts and No. 3 on the UK Singles Chart, spending 24 weeks in the top 12. Cole's version peaked at No. 16 in the US and appeared on his album Top Pops. Lanza's recording became one of his three million-selling singles.